Here are Dr. Cialdini's Top 6 Science Proven Strategies for Effectively Influencing Others:1. Reciprocity: It's not what you give but how you give it. 2. Scarcity: The less there is more people seem to want it.

3. Authority: People are more likely to accept influence from credible and knowledgeable experts. You might want to re-hang all of your degrees, diplomas and certificates. 4. Consistency: Initiating small commitments is the foundation for initiating big commitments. 5. Liking: Shared passions and interests enable persuasion and cooperation. 6. Consensus: People are more likely to do something if you let them know most other's are doing it: